I got a new Polaroid + Wunderlust!

I finally tried out my new Polaroid instant camera today! I am in lust with it. Here are some shots I snapped with it today. I am so happy my mom and dad bought this for me for x-mas... how did they know exactly what I wanted? They are so thoughtful. Thank you, mom and dad!♥.

Also, how cute is Karin from Wunderlust's dog Lilly wearing a bow tie from my store, Paulie Antiques? I love it! Thanks for the photo, Karin! 

Happy Weekend!

love, polly :)

Vintage DIY: decorate your speakers

When I inherited this vintage 1970's Juliet record player + speaker system from my father, I was absolutely antsy to buy a TON of records. I was so happy to have something vintage that used to belong to my father because most of the neat vintage I had was from my mother. However, the wood used when making the speakers was very sticky and hard to pick up for that reason. It was unappealing altogether. The color of the wood also left something to be desired, so I decided to give them a little make-over. 

Supplies Needed: your speakers, paint of your choice to coat the speakers with, paint for your details on the speakers, a large paint or foam brush, smaller brushes, a cup of water, a paint palette, and newspaper to avoid making a mess.

1. Place your speakers under the newspaper and coat them with your base layer of paint (you may also need a second coat!)

2. Draw on your designs lightly with a pencil

3. paint your designs on your speakers and let it dry!

I hope you enjoyed this DIY and please send any photos of your decorated speakers to me via polly AT paulieantiques DOT com♥. I'd love to feature them!

love, polly

Movie of the week: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

So, one of my big goals for the new year is to start watching more movies. Another is to bring back Movie of the Week on my blog. In doing this, I realized that I had never posted ESOTSM as the Movie of the Week because it was always kind of... "implied" that it is always the movie of the week. Let me explain myself...................

Over the years, this film has inspired me in ways I never knew possible. People told me that I looked like Clementine, that I acted like her, that I was sparatic like her, the whole bit. I loved her character desperately and still think she is the most beautiful character ever portrayed. I became her in a sense. I dyed my hair like her, I learned how to play all the theme songs on piano, I dyed a sweatshirt orange, got a tattoo for the film, and here comes the best part: I found a boy like Joel. It was all seeming to fall into place. I would watch Eternal Sunshine almost every day for a month. Then every week at least. I got to know each and every little detail about the film, and I lived inside their world. 

This wasn't a real world, though. It was a lingering response to something unreal; something that never could have been... something I wanted desperately. I found myself relating back to my childhood and remembering how simple it was. I wanted it back and I felt betrayed by my adult life at the time. I also wanted to erase other painful relationships of the past much like this film. I thought- how happy would I be without the blemishes of the past? To have a spotless mind is eternal sunshine.... truly.

Do I want to run away from reality? Sure, I do. It seems as if I always have. This is another huge reason why blogging is so appealing to me: it's like creating your own world. Living inside of a dream that was Eternal Sunshine is what I became known for... I became Clementine for a short while. 

I must tell you that I got my Eternal Sunshine tattoo when I was single. I wouldn't have it any other way. The poem is written by Alexander Pope in 1717 and it's titled, "Eloisa to Abelard." It inspired the film and is recited during the Elephant Parade Scene. 

I hope I've finally explained my obsession with this film in it's entirety and no questions remain... but if you are still wondering something, please leave a comment and I will answer it.

love, polly

Dried Nature.

When I invited these two sisters over to my house to dress & style them, I knew exactly where I was heading... but their faces changed my view many times; I needed something drastically different than I'd ever done before. Here are some photos we shot in the bittersweet cold last Sunday evening. We laughed and drank champagne before the shoot as I picked out the girls' outfits before we got to location. I had it all planned out for Allegra and then I took a look at this black dress hanging lonely in my closet and changed her look completely last minute. We really had the best time. Here is the result of our labors.

Concept and Styling by me

Photography by Nathan Adhikari (facebook page)

Models are Allegra && Elena Wentworth.

(behind the scenes photos in the next upcoming post)

also... thank you so much to Maria Elyse for mentioning this photo-shoot on her Three Things Monday post!

love, polly

An interview with Lou of Foxy Whiskers

Hi, there! It's time for my featured sponsor interview for January. This lovely lady named Lou is also in theatre and she is an adorable crafy Australian artist. Enjoy the interview♥.

Hi There! My name is Lou and I run a little blog called Foxy Whiskers. I blog about daily life and the little things that bring me joy. I love Polly's sense of individual style and love of vintage goods, a passion that I also share. 

Q&&A:

Polly: You love vintage... what has been your favorite vintage find recently? Lou: I recently thrifted this gorgeous mother of pearl ring in Paris, and lace handkerchief in Belgium.

Polly: What are your other hobbies besides theatre?: Lou: I also enjoy traveling and seeing the world. I have travelled to the US, Canada and Europe. My favourite thing to do on my adventures is to walk the streets and really feel the city beneath my toes.

Polly: What is your craft? How do you make your living?: Lou: Like Polly, I also work in the Arts. I am a freelance Stage Manager and I love the diversity of my profession. I am very fortunate to work alongside young creatives within the Industry, which is so inspiring.

Polly: Where are you from and what is your favorite part about your hometown?: Lou: I live in Perth, Western Australia. Perth may be the most isolated city in the world, but it has the best beaches, amazing summers and bustling Arts scene. I wouldn't change it for anything!

Amongst other things, I love baking Lemon Meringue cupcakes and crafting in my spare time. I blog to meet wonderful new people, so step on over to Foxy Whiskers and introduce yourself! I would love to get to know you!
blog/twitter/bloglovin/pinterest

Lou x

outfit: used to believe in a lot more.

So the other night I saw My Week with Marilyn and now I am obsessed with beauty marks :) To make a beauty mark: Pick any place to accentuate (usually by your lips) and take liquid eyeliner to make a dot big enough where it looks intentional. If you don't like your first try, then remove it with make-up remover and try again! :D I think it just adds a little something special.

I styled a photo-shoot yesterday with two beautiful sisters who have the most amazing eyes. I really branched out and did something different with this shoot... and I am so happy about it. I can't wait to share the photos with you. P.S. I am all moved into my new place and I'll be sharing photos of my room within the week!

love, polly

outfit: hydrangeas & pink

A note on this shirt: I made it and I don't think I ever officially took photos in it. Shame on me! If you'd like to see more of what I went through making this shirt, this post and this one helps take you through the process.♥.

The beautiful purse is a gift courtesy of Cloth Magpie. This is the second outfit I've paired with it. I use it for my camera bag now. It's so beautifully lined! I also love that it's 4/10 ever made in history!

It's particularly mild weather outside and I was so enthralled to be prancing around outside with out gloves. I am loving this winter so far. I am a California girl at heart.. I hate snow most of the time... but for some reason I am very content with it right now and how it's affecting my wardrobe.

love, polly

Skyping with Maria Elyse..

Last night I skyped with Maria Elyse from First Impressions for the first time. We had such a good time and it was so nice to hear a voice behind the comments! She is such a sweetheart and we've sent each other cards and gifts through the mail without ever having a face to face conversation. We giggled so much and eventually we noticed that we had been talking for over an hour and a half! I am so glad I found this beautiful friend though blogging. It's nice to know that a 22 year old and a 15 year old can be such good friends. So much excitement in the new year. Have you skyped or met up with a blogger you met completely through blogging? Tell me your story... I'd love to know.

love, polly :)

Hand made sleeping masks....

Hi, loves! I finished making this eye mask from scratch this morning. I plan on making more if they do well. I really enjoy making them.. What do you think? P.S.... I am now in a winter wonderland! We just received SO much snow!

love, polly 

outfit favorites 2011: year in review

The inevitable year-in-review post only happens once a year.. So, of course, I shall take this opportunity to take advantage of this fact and highlight one favorite outfit each month in 2011. Happy 2012! ♥.

 January

 February

March

April (best of April)

May (best of May)

June

July (best of July)

August (best of August)

September (best of September)

October (best of October)

November

December

Here is my year in review post for 2010, if you fancy!

love, polly